The Ritz is the cleanest, most polished movie theater Ive ever been to. There are leather couches in the waiting area next to a real coffee bar. Its a theater that makes me never want to go to Regal Carlisle Commons ever again. And believe it or not, it cost me less than The Regal with my student I.D.

Everyone was saying that Lady asks too much of the viewer. For instance, how does the cast automatically believe that Story (the lady) is from another world?

Through this film, Shyamalan is trying to evoke the rush of storybook reading in adults who have grown apart from it since their childhoods.

In Where the Wild Things Are, did we, as children, question the monsters that Max meets in his suit? Nope. In Corduroy, did we wonder why the bear came alive? Not at all.

I understand how viewers may not be ready to accept that people just believe in this film, but I, speaking as one who misses the simplicity of children's stories, bought it, and I dont even like the fantasy genre.

Maybe I bought it because I respect the ingenuity of the film, considering most movies today are remakes. Or maybe I bought it because it made me laugh out loud, especially when Shyamalan makes fun of movie critics. Or maybe it was because I did find it scary, even though it cant be pegged as a horror film.

I couldnt tell you why. I just loved it.

Most of the theater agreed with me, also, because the place erupted in clapping as soon as the credits rolled. It could be just the classy style at the Ritz to clap, but I even saw a man in the front give a standing ovation to the film.

Over the top? Possibly, because one friend I went with didnt like it because she didnt like how the plot unraveled. While that wasnt my favorite aspect of it, I was willing to forgive because I was so wrapped up in the film, I didnt notice its faults in plot.

Photo courtesy of Yahoo

My friend had to appreciate, however, Paul Giamattis work as Cleveland Heep. He was believable, intriguing and uplifting. An interesting detail is that Giamatti worked under Ron Howard in Cinderella Man, and Story is played by Howards daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, who was also in Shyamalans The Village. Was it awkward for Giamatti if his ex-director's daughter is naked throughout most of the film?

Related Stories

Featured Story

Get 'Today's Front Page' in your inbox

This newsletter is sent every morning at 6 a.m. and includes the morning's top stories, a full list of obituaries, links to comics and puzzles and the most recent news, sports and entertainment headlines.

optionalCheck here if you do not want to receive additional email offers and information.See our privacy policy

Thank you for signing up for 'Today's Front Page'

To view and subscribe to any of our other newsletters, please click here.